Gov. JB Pritzker seeking an extra $50 million next year to fight homelessness in Illinois
The governor's plan to reduce homelessness is focused on addressing inequities that hurt the Black community.
The governor's plan to reduce homelessness is focused on addressing inequities that hurt the Black community.
The Supreme Court considered whether efforts to address homelessness in Grants Pass, Oregon, violated the Constitution's prohibition on cruel and unusual punishment.
Since 2012, the nation's fourth-largest city has reduced homelessness in the greater Houston area by 63%. Now other cities are looking to replicate this model.
The Bring Chicago Home referendum was a marquee initiative of Mayor Brandon Johnson and his progressive allies on the City Council in an effort to raise more money to fight homelessness.
Care for Friends says the $9.2 million center is more than just a new building.
Care for Friends says the $9.2 million center is more than a new building. Once construction near Christ Our Saviour Church is complete, it will help them provide hot meals, healthcare, and job opportunities for people facing homelessness.
An organization that helps the homeless was in the process of building it but had to stop after the Department of Buildings put a stop work order on the structure.
An organization that helps the homeless was in the process of building it.
Violence and drug use on main pedestrian walkways are among the concerns that continue at the viaduct encampments, and people who live and work nearby say nothing has changed despite repeated complaints. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
People who live and work nearby say they have serious safety concerns, and also say they have been sounding the alarm for months - but nothing changes.
Cook County Circuit Court Judge Kathleen Burke ruled the controversial Bring Chicago Home ballot referendum is invalid, and an appeal to the ruling has been filed. CBS 2 Political Reporter Chris Tye reports.
The effort to help fund Chicago's homeless problem by increasing taxes on ownership changes for million-dollar homes - known as "Bring Chicago Home" -was dealt a major setback by a Cook County judge this past Friday. CBS 2 Political Reporter Chris Tye reports.
Cook County Circuit Court Judge Kathleen Burke ruled the controversial Bring Chicago Home ballot referendum is invalid.
Those against the proposal called it a victory. Yet those supporting the referendum said they will keep fighting. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
It is not clear whether the Bring Chicago Home measure will be removed from the ballot, but if it is not, the votes will not be counted.
The referendum remains on the ballot, but if the judge's ruling stands, the votes will not be counted.
On the March 19 primary ballot, voters will be asked to approve an increase to the real estate transfer tax on sales of properties worth over $1 million.
Organizers want to use a building just west of the Wilson Avenue 'L' stop for the purpose.
"Just really hard seeing people you know in the cold, but it's also the resilience of these people show is incredible."
At Fuel Movement in North Lawndale, Darrell Glover, his wife, and volunteers pass out clothing items - as well as feed whoever walks into their doors. CBS 2's Shardaa Gray reports.
The Fuel Movement Community Center gets 50 to 100 clothing items every Wednesday.
West Loop residents take issue in particular with the blatant drug use and dealings occurring on Lake Street and Fulton Street off Clinton Street.
The migrant crisis is bringing new attention to the ongoing homelessness issue in Chicago.
The migrant crisis is bringing new attention to the ongoing homelessness issue in Chicago.
Ald. Bill Conway (34th) says the West Loop site has had problems with violent crime.
Thursday was Mental Health Action Day and CBS is partnering with MTV to provide grants to local nonprofits that give people the tools to improve their mental health.
Sylwia Mikos is a two-time UAA Conference Player of the Year, but she may not even be the best player with her last name on her team.
Why are more than 27,000 people in Cook County still holding on to their weapons when they shouldn't?
City officials said they are planning to repave 150 miles of streets this year.
Two people who were on the train were taken to Northwestern in good condition.
A coalition of pro-Palestinian activists groups said they will march with or without permits during the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
The Justice Department said Thursday morning that the president was asserting executive privilege over the recordings with special counsel Robert Hur.
The Town of Cicero said liquor licenses allow for the sale of alcohol until 1 or 2 a.m. at bars and restaurants, but the new ordinance will require them all to stop sales at midnight.
Dr. Adam Hamawy, a surgeon from New Jersey, was in a hospital Wednesday near the city of Rafah.
The U.S. military says it's installed the temporary pier that will be used to bring humanitarian aid into Gaza, and trucks carrying the aid should begin "moving ashore in the coming days."
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
With more and more such companies popping up, and salespeople showing up on doorsteps, who is making sure they're legitimate?
It also happens that the contractor was on a list specifically provided by the state.
Alderpeople are looking to try to stop rogue towers from making thousands off drivers who thought they were signing their car away to someone they could trust.
Employees at dozens of now-closed Foxtrot Market and Dom's Kitchen stores, now jobless, wonder what comes next for them as their paychecks will soon end.
Thursday was Mental Health Action Day and CBS is partnering with MTV to provide grants to local nonprofits that give people the tools to improve their mental health.
So far, there have been eight cases of invasive meningococcal disease in Chicago in 2024 to date.
Researchers hope their findings will inspire action to make hearing aid devices more affordable since they can cost over $1,000 per ear.
First known HIV cases from a nonsterile injection for cosmetic reasons highlights the risk of unlicensed providers.
The city's measles dashboard said a total of 63 measles cases have been confirmed in Chicago this year, with one new case this week.
Kadeya has developed a vending machine that dispenses a drink—and then takes a bottle back, cleans it, and can dispense a new one.
Biden campaigned in the spot where Trump, to much fanfare, lauded a plan by Taiwan-based electronics giant Foxconn plan to build a $10 billion manufacturing facility that was supposed to eventually employ 10,000 people. Except it was never completed.
The Illinois Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers to notify workers of mass layoffs 60 days in advance.
Mayor Brandon Johnson denied that the Bears' shiny new dome could end up costing taxpayers a pretty penny.
Employees at dozens of now-closed Foxtrot Market and Dom's Kitchen stores, now jobless, wonder what comes next for them as their paychecks will soon end.
Jim Parsons and Mayim Bialik are reprising their roles from "Big Bang Theory" in part one of the "Young Sheldon" series finale.
Steve Buscemi was allegedly punched in the face in Manhattan's Kips Bay neighborhood last week.
This will be the first baby for Hailey and Justin Beiber, who announced their pregnancy after more than five years of marriage.
Brian Fox, a fellow producer and engineer at Albini's Electrical Audio studio in Chicago, confirmed Albini passed away Tuesday night from a heart attack.
For the past three months, a cast of 10 Asian American/Pacific Islander comedians has been working on the new program, "Youth in Asia (Are You Proud of Me Yet?)"
The high-end brand Jordanluca has released some jeans that feature a conspicuous dark spot in the pelvic region. Real urine is not used in the spots’ creation, but indeed they are supposed to look like a pee stain.
A man was shot in Jefferson Park early Thursday morning after trying to disrupt an attempted catalytic converter theft.
A Red Line train hit a person Thursday afternoon at the Clark/Division stop in Old Town, forcing the CTA to reroute trains. The victim was rushed to the hospital in critical condition.
One way law enforcement works to "protect and serve” is by getting guns out of the hands of criminals, but CBS News discovered thousands of guns once carried by officers turn up at crime scenes around the country every year. A survey of more than 200 police departments found most sell or trade their used guns.
Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart said the current solution to this problem is not working – and thus, he is calling on Illinois state legislators to fund regional teams that can go to the homes of non-compliant residents. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reports.
Why are more than 27,000 people in Cook County still holding on to their weapons when they shouldn't?
Chicago police said a man and woman were arrested outside the encampment for obstruction of traffic.
Thursday was Mental Health Action Day and CBS is partnering with MTV to provide grants to local nonprofits that give people the tools to improve their mental health.
Sylwia Mikos is a two-time UAA Conference Player of the Year, but she may not even be the best player with her last name on her team.
City officials said they are planning to repave 150 miles of streets this year.
Why are more than 27,000 people in Cook County still holding on to their weapons when they shouldn't?
Nina Sanders was brought on to build relationships between the team and the Native American community. But instead, she said she was pushed out.
Eligible homeowners and business owners would be able to have their water bills lowered if they can prove their higher bill is the result of leak in the underground service line.
Expert panel discussion centers the focus on the disparity that 1 in 3 victims of crime in Chicago is a Black woman
Police arrived at the scene sooner than if they had waited for the first 911 call.
Sylwia Mikos is a two-time UAA Conference Player of the Year, but she may not even be the best player with her last name on her team.
Marina Mabrey had 19 points and nine rebounds for the Sky.
Assad (4-0) allowed just four hits and walked one while matching a season high with seven strikeouts.
Korey Lee went 3 for 3 with an RBI, Garrett Crochet tossed five scoreless innings and the Chicago White Sox topped the Washington Nationals 2-0 for their second straight win.
Richard Brendan Globensky pleaded guilty to federal charges, admitting he stole green jackets awarded to golf legends Arnold Palmer, Ben Hogan, and Gene Sarazen.
Why are more than 27,000 people in Cook County still holding on to their weapons when they shouldn't?
Kathleen Galloway-Menke was assaulted May 8 at the center, Ellipsis Iowa. Her family's attorney, Trever Hook, said the 50-year-old mother of two daughters suffered brain damage and died Tuesday after life support was removed.
CBS Chicago confirmed there was a catalytic converter theft underway when the victim went outside.
According to reports, the people in the car were being sought in connection with a shooting in nearby Waukegan.
The pastor of Broadway United Methodist Church said the building sustained a lot of damage but it appeared nothing had been taken.